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Few cities have been at both the forefront of American history and at the pulse of a nation like Richmond, Virginia. Architecture designed by Thomas Jefferson intertwines with modern universities, while landmarks of the Civil War mingle with museums, residential neighborhoods and businesses. Discover Richmond as experts offer their insight into the Revolutionary and Civil War eras, and learn about the thriving Jackson Ward neighborhood during a field trip to the Maggie Walker National Historic Site. Study art and architecture as you explore historical homes, attend a performance at a local theater and much more!

Highlights

• Take a field trip to the State House — designed by Thomas Jefferson — and St. John’s Church where Patrick Henry famously declared, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
• Study Civil War history during a field trip to the Museum of the Confederacy and its restored Confederate White House.
• View the statues along Monument Avenue and stop to take in the impressive collection of American art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Activity Notes

Walking up to one mile; standing during museum explorations.Coordinated by Virginia Commonwealth University.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!